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Soderling out of Stockholm Open with elbow injury

Top-seeded Robin Soderling has withdrawn from the Stockholm Open semifinals because of an elbow injury.

Soderling out of Stockholm Open with elbow injury

Top-seeded Robin Soderling withdrew from the Stockholm Open semifinals Saturday because of an elbow injury, allowing Marcos Baghdatis to advance to the final against Olivier Rochus.

Nalbandian ousts Reynolds in Stockholm

Top-seeded David Nalbandian cruised past American Bobby Reynolds 6-1, 6-1 Tuesday and advanced to the second round of the Stockholm Open.

Federer withdraws from Stockholm Open

Roger Federer has withdrawn from next week's Stockholm Open, saying he needs to rest before starting his quest to reclaim the top spot in the world rankings.

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Charges filed for torture- like parenting methods
Source: thelocal.se

A Stockholm-area couple have been indicted for using torture-like methods to raise their children, including hitting them with shoehorns and stabbing them with knives and forks.

2 Americans, Israeli win Nobel chemistry prize
Source: msnbc.com

Americans Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and Thomas Steitz and Israeli Ada Yonath won the 2009 Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for mapping ribosomes at the atomic level.

Huge helicopter heist causes cash flow concerns for Stockholm businesses
Source: thelocal.se

While police continue to gather evidence, traders and store owners in the Stockholm area are concerned over a possible shortage of cash following the spectacular robbery of a cash depot south of the city.

Swimming: FINA bodysuit ban begins Jan. 1 | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles Times
Source: The L.A. Times

Date to stop using modified swimsuits moved up to jan 1st, see below about the sideline to still consider them in later events

Stolen Mongolian crown found at police station after 20 years
Source: thelocal.se

A decorative Mongolian silver crown stolen in 1984 from a Stockholm museum has been found on the premises of the Swedish Police Service, where it has spent more than twenty years in accidental storage.

Baby born on ship gets free travel for life
Source: metro.co.uk

A baby born on a passenger ferry will get a lifetime of free travel - fingers crossed she doesn't suffer from seasickness.

Axeman rampage comes to bloody end
Source: thelocal.se

One of the men was armed with an axe and the victim was dealt several blows to his person, leaving him nursing serious injuries to the head and back.

Woman accidentally shot herself on Stockholm street
Source: thelocal.se

A woman in her twenties shot herself by accident during an argument on a Stockholm street on Saturday afternoon. Police now suspect attempted murder.

Swedes Demonstrate Against Pirate Bay Verdict
Source: torrentfreak.com

More than thousand people have gathered in the streets of the Swedish capital Stockholm today, to protest against yesterday's Pirate Bay verdict. The demonstration was organized by the Swedish Pirate Party that is campaigning for the European Parliament elections in June.

Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly or Forrest Gump's Mom – Take Your Pick

Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly have a lot of good things to say but in the political climate of the day we may want to take heed to Forrest Gump's Mom. Let's see!

Alabama van driver headed to Nobel ceremony
Source: msnbc.com

A scientist-turned-van driver in Alabama whose work helped two other men win this year's chemistry Nobel Prize is headed to Sweden to watch them collect the award.

Jumbo jet hostel prepares for take off
Source: thelocal.se

Travellers passing through Stockholm's Arlanda airport will soon be able to reserve a place on a different sort of plane as the world's first jumbo jet hostel prepares to take its maiden bookings this Wednesday.

Stockholm's DN Galan Most Written About Sports Event in Sweden
Source: IAAF

With 2142 published articles, the 2008 DN Galan far succeeded all other events such as Swedish Open (1720 articles), Scandinavian Masters (223) and Stockholm Marathon (404).

Swedes Battle Norwegians to Become Best Electric Car Mecca (Hint: Using Old Motor Warmers!) : TreeHugger
Source: TreeHugger

Finnish Fortum and the City of Stockholm have been feverishly working to design a pay-to-pump electric car infrastructure.

Apartment for sale with all mod cons and stepdad
Source: thelocal.se

An apartment currently up for sale in Stockholm comes fully equipped with the current tenant, who is refusing to budge.

Rapist refused damages for porn rights slight
Source: thelocal.se

A convicted rapist has been refused compensation for an alleged rights violation when he was denied access to pornography in his cell.

Dwarf checked in as luggage at Stockholm airport
Source: thelocal.se

A person tried to check in a dwarf in a suitcase at Bromma airport in Stockholm on Wednesday.

Snakes invade Stockholm preschool
Source: thelocal.se

Officials at the Vinbäret preschool in Sollentuna north of Stockholm were dismayed to discover the grounds were crawling with snakes.

SAS, gay travelling
Source: Scandinavian Airlines

SAS has opened gay friendly travel pages about Copenhagen and Stockholm.

New 'Super-Paper' Is Stronger Than Cast Iron
Source: technology.newscientist.com

Punching your way out of a paper bag could become a lot harder, thanks to the development of a new kind of paper that is stronger than cast iron.

Soviet 'sub' was Swedish charter boat
Source: thelocal.se

The sound recorded in 1982 in the waters of Hårsfjärden in the Stockholm archipelago has turned out not to be from a threatening Soviet submarine but rather from Amalia, a charter boat which happened to be nearby at the time of the operation.

Concert review - Billy Bragg
Source: thelocal.se

Twenty five years on from the release of his debut album, Billy Bragg was in Stockholm at on Saturday night for a sell-out concert at Södra Teatern. David Bartram was there.

Electrocuted rat brings trains to a halt
Source: thelocal.se

Rail traffic at Stockholm Central Station ground to a halt on Saturday for reasons that were not immediately apparent, Expressen reports.

11 Bizarre Hotels That Will Knock Your Socks Off
Source: vagabondish.com

Yet another dull cubicle of a hotel room isn't really turning your crank, huh? Not providing the creative inspiration you want to go forth and experience the world? Maybe you need to take a look at some of the more unusual places to stay around the world.

Neo-nazis arrested disrupting Serbian demonstration against Kosovo
Source:

A group of neo-Nazis were detained by police in Stockholm on Saturday. The neo-Nazis were on their way to disrupt a demonstration by 400 Serbs protesting Kosovo's independence.

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